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Part #: N011-0039 rounded corners SW915 LABEL Color: PMS 300, black, white, Size: 7.32” x 1.27”

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Thank you for choosing the SW915 Digital Audio Travel Partner USER GUIDE from AmpliVox Portable Sound Systems. We are TABLE OF CONTENTS...... 1 excited in introducing a “leap forward” in portable sound Getting Started/Quick Setup...... 2 systems with the incorporation of a fully digital amplifier Control panel Functions...... 3 system along with an industry leading remote control CONTROLS / INDICATORS...... 4 operation. Our system combines flexibility with functionality. audio functions & adjustment...... 4 Please refer to this user guide as you enjoy the unique INPUTS / OUTPUTS...... 5 REMOTE CONTROL...... 6-7 capabilities of another quality product from AmpliVox WIRELESS MIC...... 8 Portable Sound Systems. As always, you can reach us at CD PLAYER...... 9 800-267-5486, Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm CST. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT digital Recorder/Player...... 10 Cassette Recorder/Player...... 10 amplivox portable sound systems ph. 800-267-5486 fx. 800-26705489 Made in USA Troubleshooting...... 11 www.ampli.com [email protected] sw915 digital audio travel partner 1 Getting Started/Quick Setup (Also Printed on Battery Cover)

1. power unit on with rocker switch. The display will light with MASTER VOLUME indicated. display will go black after one minute’s inactivity to preserve battery power. Display will illuminate with a press of any button. 2. use the remote or the UP and DN buttons on the control panel, to select a function. 3 to change the level of a selected function, press the ADJUST button. ADJ will appear on the display. Press UP or DN button to obtain desired level, then press SAVE. 4. use UP and DN buttons to cycle through BASS, TREBLE, DUCKING, REVERB, VOICE, and all VOLUME controls; then ADJUST and press SAVE. 5. uHF Wireless MIC - To turn receiver on - Press and hold the SET button for about two seconds. The current channel will flash three times quickly; then the system will begin to scan for the next open channel. When it finds an open channel, it will flash the open channel three times and then set the channel. to turn transmitter on - Before turning on the transmitter, use the provided screwdriver to set the transmitter channel selector switches to the same number that is displayed on the receiver. Select channels 1-8. 6. BATT STAT indicator - Red = no battery power, Yellow = 1 hour left. Charge battery overnight for best results. NEED HELP? If you need further assistance, please call 1-800-267-5486, call 800-267-5486 8am-6pm M-F CST. email: customerservice@ PLEASE NOTE: THE REMOTE DOES NOT TURN THE UNIT ON OR OFF. ampli.com YOU MUST DO THAT ON THE CONTROL PANEL important safety instructions ATTENTION: ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ OBJECT & LIQUID ENTRY - CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN SO THAT OBJECTS DO BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. ALL OPERATING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS NOT FALL AND LIQUIDS ARE NOT SPILLED INTO THE ENCLOSURE THROUGH SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. HEED AND OPENINGS. ADHERE TO ALL WARNINGS ON THE APPLIANCE AND IN THE OPERATING DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE SERVICED INSTRUCTIONS. RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHEN: (A) THE POWER SUPPLY CORD OR FUTURE REFERENCE. THE PLUG HAS BEEN DAMAGED (B) OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN OR LIQUID HAS WATER & MOISTURE - DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE NEAR WATER; IE. BEEN SPILLED INTO THE APPLIANCE (C) THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN EXPOSED BATHTUB, WASHBOWL, KITCHEN SINK, LAUNDRY TUB, WET BASEMENT OR TO RAIN (D) THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY SWIMMING POOL. OR EXHIBITS A MARKED CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE (E) THE APPLIANCE HAS HEAT - SITUATE THE APPLIANCE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS BEEN DROPPED OR THE ENCLOSURE DAMAGED. RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES OR OTHER APPLIANCES (INCLUDING SERVICING - THE USER SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE APPLIANCE AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT. BEYOND THAT DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ALL OTHER POWER SOURCES - CONNECT THE APPLIANCE ONLY TO A POWER SUPPLY SERVICING REFER TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TYPE DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING INSTR-UCTIONS OR MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN SO THAT THE GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION MEANS OF THE APPLIANCE ARE Product Prices, Features, Specifications and NOT DEFEATED. POWER CORD PROTECTION - POWER SUPPLY CORDS SHOULD Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice. BE ROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE NOT LIKELY TO BE WALKED ON OR PINCHED BY ITEMS PLACED UPON OR AGAINST THEM, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO CORDS AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPLIANCE. sw915 digital audio travel partner 2 CONTROL PANEL NEED HELP? call 800-267-5486 or 847-498-9000 PA RTNER email: customerservice@ ampli.com WIRELESS MICROPHONE RECEIVER

CD PLAYER / RECORDER

CASSETTE PITCH CONTROL (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) 3 ADDTITONAL SLOTS FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: CASSETTE RECORDER/PLAYER, DIGITAL RECORDER/PLAYER OR WIRELESS MICROPHONE RECEIVER

INDICATOR LIGHTS: POWER ***** BATTERY STATUS # OVERLOAD

A L POWER RCA AUXILIARY U X BATT STAT INFORMATION DISPLAY INPUTS R OVERLOAD Turns off after 1 minute of inactivity to save battery. Comes on with touching * USB INPUT USB SELECT IN DN UP SAVE ADJUST any of the 4 buttons below display (DN, ** MINI JACK INPUTS UP, SAVE, ADJUST)

LINE OUT IN *** XLR/COMBO JACKS AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS - USED TO SET ALL AUDIO FUNCTIONS CH. 1 CH. 2 CH. 3

POWER

POWER SWITCH QUICK SET UP GUIDE 1. Power unit on with rocker switch. The display will light with MASTER VOLUME indicated. Display will go black after one minute’s inactivity to preserve battery power. Display will illuminate with a press of any button. CHARGE/AC ON 2. Use the remote or the UP and DN buttons on the control panel, to select a function. 3. To change the level of a selected function, press the ADJUST button. ADJ will appear on the INDICATOR LIGHT FOR display. Press UP or DN button to obtain desired level, then press SAVE. LINE IN / LINE OUT ## AC OR POWER 25 AMP 4. Use UP and DN buttons to cycle through BASS, TREBLE, DUCKING, REVERB, VOICE, and all PHONE JACKS (1/4") CIRCUIT BREAKER VOLUME controls; then ADJUST and press SAVE. 5. UHF Wireless MIC - To turn receiver on - Press and hold the SET button for about two seconds. The current channel will flash three times quickly; then the system will begin to scan for the *** XLR/COMBO JACKS next open channel. When it finds an open channel, it will flash the open channel three times and then set the channel. 110/220 VAC To turn transmitter on - Before turning on the transmitter, use the provided screwdriver to set AUTO SWITCHING the transmitter channel selector switches to the same number that is displayed on the receiver. Select channels 1-8. 6. BATT STAT indicator - Red = no battery power, Yellow = 1 hour left. Charge battery overnight AC POWER JACK WITH for best results. BUILT-IN LINE FUSE Please refer to the owners manual for complete instructions. HOLDER Instructions are also available on www.ampli.com. If you need further assistance please call 1-800-267-5486, 8am-6pm M-F CST. WWW.AMPLI.COM BATTERY PANEL MADE IN THE USA USER ACCESSIBLE Quick Set Up Instructions are on page 2

* USB In: Computer can connect here to allow audio files on computer to be played. ** Mini Jack Inputs: To connect devices as MP3 players, portable tape and CD players or any other audio device that has a 1/8-in. output. *** XLR/Combo Jacks: To connect balanced or unbalanced microphones that have either XLR or phone plug connectors. **** AC Power Jack: Either 110 or 220 volts can be used WITHOUT needing to move a switch; as the power supply does this action. ***** Battery Status Light: Red = No battery power, Yellow = 1 hour left of battery power. For best results – charge battery overnight. # Overload light: Lights up when volume is turned up too far and could cause audible distortion. ## ¼-in. Phone Jacks: Can be used for outboard processors, musical instruments and recorders.

sw915 digital audio travel partner 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS:

ON-OFF SWITCH: When power switch is in the ON position, the BATTERY STATUS LIGHT will be illuminated. The color of the LIGHT indicates the condition of the battery. Yellow – battery low, recharge immediately Red – battery must be recharged before use

To charge the batteries, connect the unit to 110VAC using the supplied power cord. The red CHARGER ON LED will be illuminated indicating battery is charging. The batteries will charge when unit is operating with AC power, HOWEVER the unit will charge faster with the power switch in the “off” position. MICROPHONE VOLUME: THE SW915 MUST BE PLUGGED IN AND CHARGING WHEN NOT IN USE There are three microphone input channels, (Channels 1, 2 & 3 on the TO MAXIMIZE BATTERY LIFE. RECHARGING THE UNIT ONLY WHEN Control Panel) and each channel has individual volume adjustment THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT IS YELLOW OR RED WILL SHORTEN THE controls. USEFUL LIFE OF THE BATTERIES. VOICE/MUSIC: Using the remote, press the V/M button to toggle between voice or MASTER VOLUME: music. For speech, it provides a midrange boost for better sound This is the master volume control for the system. projection when in the VOICE position. This selection can also be TREBLE: performed without use of the remote. Use the up or dwn buttons just This control cuts or boosts the treble level. below the display on the Partner to scroll to the voice/music selection. BASS: Use the Adjust button to toggle to either Voice or Music. Then press This control cuts or boosts the bass level. Save to save your selection. audio functions and adjustments

Ducking Control Echo/Reverb The 'Ducking' feature facilitates announcements and paging by This is a sound effect feature that makes the audio signal sound as automatically reducing the volume of all the other inputs when the though it’s in a large area, such as a large cathedral or a cave, by repeating designated master input is used. the sounds that come into the SW915 through the microphones or any When Ducking is enabled, either wired microphone channel 1 or wireless of the accessories. The listener will hear the original sound, plus the microphone 1 is set as the system 'Master.' When the sound picked repeated sounds created by this feature. There are two controls: up by the master exceeds the 'Threshold' volume, all the other input 1 Level: this control determines the loudness of the echo. In the low volumes in the SW915 are reduced to the 'Attenuation' level. When the setting the repeated sound is perceived to be quite relative to the volume of the 'Master' drops below the 'Threshold' level for the time set original sound level. As the level is increased the volume of the echo as 'Delay', the volumes of the other inputs return to normal. There are gets louder. four controls 2 dELAY: this control determines the amount of time that elapses 1 ducking: this control activates which source of the 915 that will between the original sound and the echo. As the level is increased, be used in the ducking circuit. The three settings are ‘Disabled’, the amount of delay between the original sound and the echo is ‘Microphone 1’, and ‘Wireless 1’. Select either ‘Microphone 1’ or increased. ‘Wireless 1, to choose which of these two microphones are to be the TREBLE: main microphone. Select ‘Disabled’ to turn the Ducking Control off. This control cuts or boosts the treble level. 2 Attenuation: this determines the sound level to which the other channels will be reduced to when speaking into the main BASS: microphone. All the way down will mean there will be no effect on This control cuts or boosts the bass level. the other channels Phantom Power 3 Threshold: This determines how loud the person speaking into The three microphone inputs on the control panel of the 915 can be the main microphone has to be when the Voice Ducking feature is configured to supply phantom power for certain types of microphones, active. This can help prevent any unwanted background noises from such as condenser types, which require an extra voltage to operate: inadvertently activating this feature. Setup, Phantom Power: by selecting this function and using the adjust 4 dELAY: This determines how long the Voice Ducking stays active command, the user can activate the phantom power for each individual after the last sound through the main microphone is detected – a microphone channel by scrolling to the channel where the phantom period of silence will follow after the last sound, and the length of power is needed, and then activating or de-activating the phantom that period of silence will be determined by this setting. power as needed. sw915 digital audio travel partner 4 INPUTS AND OUTPUTS:

MICROPHONE/INSTRUMENT INPUTS: There are 3 types of input jacks on your DIGITAL AUDIO TRAVEL PARTNER, as follows: 2 – 1/8” phone jacks (3.5 mm) 2 – RCA jacks 3 – XLR or ¼” combination jacks (this jack will accept either type) There are two types of microphones the DIGITAL AUDIO TRAVEL PARTNER is designed for Dynamic - for standard dynamic cartridge microphones Condenser - for electret or condenser microphones, which require phantom power (supplied from the amplifier) There are three microphone channels (Channel 1, Channel 2, and Channel 3), and each channel has individual volume controls. Each channel will accept any of the listed microphone types, but only one microphone or separately adjusted to suit its environment and the two systems do not instrument should be plugged into each channel at a time. interact with each other. The ‘Line Insert’ jack works in two ways. When no plug is inserted it Add pre-recorded music to your presentations with the internal CD or internally connects the Mixer to the Output. However, when a plug is tape player. Channel 3 Volume Control adjusts the volume for these inserted it disconnects the Mixer from the Output, replacing it with units. In addition, an external source such as a computer or MP3 player the external audio signal from the device the plug’s cable is attached can be used by connecting to jack(s) on any available channel. to. In this configuration, the DIGITAL AUDIO TRAVEL PARTNER Output RECORD/LINE OUT: stage can be used to amplify a feed from an external mixer or playback This jack provides the output of the mixer. To record or connect to a device. For instance, assume a facility’s main meeting room has a built- house PA system, external equalizer, audio mixer, or transmitter of in sound system, but the adjoining room for the overflow crowd has no AmpliVox S1297-70 wireless powered companion speaker, connect system. A ‘Line Out’ feed from the house system could be plugged into the LINE OUT on the amplifier, to the input on an external recorder or the ‘Line Insert’ jack of a DIGITAL AUDIO TRAVEL PARTNER located in PA system. This jack functions the same as a signal “send”. the overflow room. The DIGITAL AUDIO TRAVEL PARTNER’s EQ & master (See Special Features Section) volume can then be adjusted to suit the overflow room’s conditions without any effect on the main system. USB Interface When a computer is connected through the USB interface, the audio The other way this pair of jacks can be used is to insert an external portion of any multimedia programs (such as PowerPoint, Windows device such as a graphic equalizer, echo/reverb machine or other audio Media Player, etc.) used on the computer will be heard on the 915. The processing device between the Mixer and Output stages of the DIGITAL volume and tone controls in the computer program will determine the AUDIO TRAVEL PARTNER. The ‘Record/Line Out’ on the ‘915 connects loudness and sound characteristics of what’s heard from the computer to the ‘Line In’ of the external device and its ‘Line Out’ connects to the program through the 915. ‘915 ‘Line Insert’. Remember from the above discussion that a plug in the ‘Line Insert jack breaks the direct internal connection from the LINE INSERT Mixer so in effect the external device is electrically inserted between the Use this jack to supply a signal directly to the power amp. This jack 2 stages and becomes a functional block of the DIGITAL AUDIO TRAVEL functions as a signal “return”. Doing so will disconnect the mixer PARTNER. section of the DIGITAL AUDIO TRAVEL PARTNER and instead will apply the signal supplied to this jack directly to the power amp and speakers FUSES of the SW915. This input along with the record/line out can be used There are two circuit protection devices that are user serviceable. The to electronically insert an external device such as a graphic equalizer 25A circuit breaker protects the power supply and battery circuits. between the mixer and the power amp to provide additional signal Press to reset. processing. (See Special Features Section) There is also a fuse in the AC jack. It is identified on the plastic with a Mixer stage – includes all the individual volume controls, input jacks drawing of a fuse. ***Detach the AC cord from the unit before (14”-XLR combo, 3.5mm, RCA) and mic/line & phantom power switches fuse replacement*** This fuse protects the AC circuitry. Use a flat for the 5 input channels (2 internal wireless, 3 direct or corded) ‘Record/ blade screwdriver in the slot on the top of fuse holder to slide the fuse Line Out’ and ‘Line Insert’ stage – see below. holder out. Replace the fuse with a 10A/250V fuse if needed. If after Output stage - includes the music/voice switch, treble, bass & master resetting and replacing the breaker and fuse , the SW915 Digital Audio volume controls, power amps and speakers. Travel Partner does not “power on”, please call AmpliVox Customer SPECIAL FEATURES Service at 800-267-5486. The DIGITAL AUDIO TRAVEL PARTNER panel has ¼” phone jacks labeled ‘Record/Line Out’ and ‘Line Insert’ respectively. ‘Record/Line WARNING! RISK OF SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN UNIT NO USER SER- Out’ provides a feed from the Mixer stage, but before this signal goes VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE! through the Output stage. In other words, this signal is not affected by settings on the music/voice switch, treble, bass & master volume controls. It can be used to drive an external recording device or another audio system. The advantage to this configuration (pre-EQ & master volume) is that the external system’s own EQ & volume settings can be sw915 digital audio travel partner 5 indicator lights

Wireless Microphone power Light There are 4 lights on the There are two yellow lights located above the speakers on the 915. speaker side of the digital These lights are wireless 1 & wireless 2. They mean that the power audio travel partner. they is on and they are ready to use. are from left to right: wireless 1 In models equipped with one wireless microphone receiver, the first wireless 2 light (from left to right) is active. BATTERY STATUS power In models equipped with two wireless receivers, the first light will be the indicator for Wireless Receiver #1 (from top to bottom on the control panel) and the second light is the indicator for Wireless Receiver #2

Battery Status LED Indicator: LED is green when battery voltage is sufficient for operation. The LED Battery Status indicator turns red when the battery voltage is low indicating that the unit should be plugged into AC for continued operation. remote control

Remote Control Pickup Pattern The remote control for the 915 can be used to operate the controls from any direction around the 915, unless the user is standing directly in front of the speakers. Also, the remote control will operate the 915 from a distance of up to 50 feet, and be in direct line of sight for best results. 2 "AA" batteries are included. Velcro is included to attach your remote to the SW915.

1, 2, 3: Select the numbered Channel Control Button to adjust that CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 channel’s audio . These channels refer to the Combo and 1/8 mini jacks FUNCTION M VOL LEVEL 4 & 5: Adjusts the level of the selected function. Press 4 to raise level and 5 to lower level. Level adjustments are for the selected function MUTE ALL such as volume 6 & 7: Function Selector- Used to scroll through functions for selection 8: Master Volume Selector- A short cut key that allows quick adjustment BASS TREB V/M of Master Volume. Just press this key and then the level keys to adjust the Master Volume 9: Mute All- Press this button to mute ALL audio output ( Panic button) AUX CD MP3 TAPE 10: Bass Control- Press this button andCH bass 1 will beCH displayed. 2 CH Then 3 use level buttons 4&5 to adjust FUNCTION WRLS1 WRLS2 WRLS3 WRLS4 11: M VOL Treble Control- Press this buttonLEVEL and treble will be displayed. Then use level buttons 4&5 to adjust 12: Voice/Music switch- Press this button to toggle between voice FASTER MUTE ALL and music. In the Voice position, the vocal frequencies are enhanced to produce louder and clearer vocals. These effects are absent in the NORMAL music position to allow “uncolored” music to be heard. BASS TREB V/M 13: Not Used 14: Auxiliary Selection- Press this button to select the Auxiliary function SLOWER FOLDER RECORD controlling the red/white RCA inputs. AUX CD MP3 TAPE 15: CD Selection- Press this button CD PLAYER DUCKING to select the CD player for audio BUTTON LEVEL DELAY THRSH CH1/W1 adjustments and CD player controls. WRLS1 WRLS2 WRLS3 WRLS4 REVERB 16: LEVEL DELAY MP3 Selection- Press this button to select the (OPTIONAL) Digital Player/Recorder for audio adjustments. 17: Tape Selection- Press this button to select the (OPTIONAL) Cassette SOURCE RANDOM REPEAT FASTER Player/Recorder for audio adjustments. 18-21: Wireless Selectors- Press these buttons to select a wireless 1-800-267-5486 WWW.AMPLI.COM receiver for audio adjustments. NORMAL sw915 digital audio travel partner 6 SLOWER FOLDER RECORD

DUCKING LEVEL DELAY THRSH CH1/W1

REVERB LEVEL DELAY

SOURCE RANDOM REPEAT

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FUNCTION M VOL LEVEL

MUTE ALL

BASS TREB V/M remoteAUX CD control MP3 TAPE

22-33WRLS1 ANWRLS2D 42-44: WRLS3 CD WRLS4 PLAYER CONTROLS

FASTER FASTER: Speeds up (in steps) the selection being played on the Cd player. NORMAL: Returns the playing speed to normal if the selection is being played

NORMAL faster or slower. SLOWER: Slows down (in steps) the selection being played on the CD player. CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 SLOWER FOLDER RECORD : Backs up the current selection to an earlier point in the recording. FUNCTION M VOL Press the (play) button to stop backing up and resume playing from LEVEL DUCKING the point the backup process was stopped. LEVELTRANS DELAYPOR T CONTTHRSH R OLSCH1/W1 MUTE ALL REVERB : Go back to the beginning of the previous selection. LEVEL DELAY FOLDER: USB device and SD Card only; Changes the folder number to be SOURCEBASS RANDOM TREB REPEAT V/M played. : Stop the selection being played. Press once to stop and keep the AUX CD MP3 TAPE 1-800-267-5486 WWW.AMPLI.COM selection at the point where it was stopped, and when the (play) button is pressed, the selection will resume at the point where it was stopped.

WRLS1 WRLS2 WRLS3 WRLS4 Press twice to completely stop the CD from playing. Pressing the (play) button will start the CD from the beginning of the first selection on the disk. FASTER : Plays the current selection when pressed.

NORMAL : Temporarily stops, or “pauses” the selection being played. Press this key again to resume playing the selection.

SLOWER FOLDER RECORD : Moves the current selection up to a later point in the recording. Press the (play) button to stop moving forward and resume playing from the

DUCKING point the forwarding process was stopped. LEVEL DELAY THRSH CH1/W1 : Go to the beginning of the next selection. REVERB LEVEL DELAY RECORD: Not applicable at this time.

SOURCE RANDOM REPEAT SOURCE: Switches the source between the CD player, USB input and SD card input. SOURCE CONTROLS 1-800-267-5486 WWW.AMPLI.COM RANDOM: Plays the selections on the CD, USB device or SD card back at random. REPEAT: Restarts the CD, USB device or SD card from the beginning of the first selection after the last selection has been played.

Ducking/Talk Over Section Reverb Section 34: Ducking Level- Press this button and Ducking Level will be displayed. 38: Reverb Level- Press this button and Reverb Level will be displayed. Then use level buttons 4&5 to adjust Then use level buttons 4&5 to adjust 35: Ducking Delay: Press this button and Delay will be displayed. Then 39: Delay Level- Press this button and Ducking Level will be displayed. use level buttons 4&5 to adjust the delay Then use level buttons 4&5 to adjust 36: Threshold selection- Press this button and Threshold will be displayed. Then use level buttons 4&5 to adjust PLEASE NOTE: THE REMOTE DOES NOT TURN THE UNIT ON OR OFF. 37: Ducking Channel Selector- Press this button to toggle between YOU MUST DO THAT ON THE CONTROL PANEL Wired Chanel One and Wireless Channel One

sw915 digital audio travel partner 7 Wireless Microphone Setup and Operation

We use only the best wireless microphones for our PA systems. Audio- Power /Mute Battery Indicator: Technica’s 700 Series Freeway wireless delivers professional features After the battery is installed, press and hold the power button unit until and sound quality unheard of in its class. These easy-to-use wireless the battery indicator LED turns green (it will first turn red, keep holding systems feature eight selectable frequency-coordinated channels, until it turns green). If the battery indicator LED does not light up when diversity operation for increased range/reliability, automatic frequency the power button is pressed, the batteries are installed incorrectly or scanning, Tone Lock™ squelch and more. For multiple-mic applications, they are dead. The LED will flash to indicate low-battery condition. Press as many as eight systems may be used together. and hold power button to shut unit off (light shuts off). Transmitter Setup, Controls and functions Mute Function: BATTERY SELECTION: With the transmitter on, a slight touch of the Power/Mute button will Two 1.5V AA type alkaline batteries toggle between muted and live operation. Red led indicates muted operation, Green LED indicated live operation. Belt Pack Transmitter Battery Installation: 1. Open the transmitter door by first pulling the catch down and then receiver controls and functions sliding the door upward. 2. Observe correct polarity as marked and carefully insert two fresh 1.5V AA alkaline batteries. 3. Slide the door closed making certain it clicks securely in place.

1 2 3 4 5

ANTENNAS: Are positioned internally at the optimal 45 degree angle for best reception. 1 - AF PEAK INDICATOR: Indicates when maximum transmitter modulation without distortion has been reached. Not affected by position of Volume control (Fig. C). 2 - LED WINDOW: LED Display indicates channel setting and scanning operation. 3 - DIVERSITY INDICATORS: Indicates which antenna (A or B) has better reception and is in operation. 4 - SELECT BUTTON (for manual channel selection): Press the Select button repeatedly until desired channel is reached. Press and hold the Set/Scan button to manually set the receiver to indicated channel. Handheld Wireless Microphone Battery Installation: Channel number will stop flashing. (A brief touch of the Set/Scan button will revert to previously set channel). If the Set button is not pressed within 10 seconds to confirm the selection, the system will revert to its original channel. 5 - SET/SCAN BUTTON: The Set/Scan button can be used in two ways: 1) in conjunction with the Select button to permit manual selection of an operating channel in Manual Set Mode (see “Select button” THE Power Switch on the handheld microphone is built description above); and 2) Automatic Scan/Set Mode, to initiate the into the Power/Mute/Battery button, WHICH IS LOCATED on automatic channel scan and selection, as follows: Automatic Scan/Set the base of the microphone. Mode: Press and hold the Set/Scan button for about two seconds. The 1. Unscrew the lower body cover slide it downward, and remove it to current channel will flash three times quickly; then the system will begin expose the battery compartment. to scan for the next open channel. When it finds an open channel, it 2. Observe correct polarity as marked inside the battery compartment will flash the open channel three times and then set the channel. (If an and carefully insert two fresh 1.5V AA alkaline batteries. Insert the open channel is not found, the automatic scan will return to the original first battery and slide it toward the spring contact. Then insert the channel and flash 5 times.) second battery into the space remaining. Make certain the batteries are fully seated in the battery compartment. 3. Slide the lower body compartment back on and screw the housing cAUTION! The small trimmer controls are delicate; use only the together. Do not over tighten. supplied screwdriver. Do not force the trimmers beyond their normal Note: Remove batteries from the handheld transmitter starting at the 180 degree range of motion. bottom end, where finger indents in the battery housing are provided Return the screwdriver to its storage clip when not in use. for easy grip. sw915 digital audio travel partner 8 compact disc player operation

To operate the CD player with the The CD player has been upgraded to add USB & SD Card playback remote control, the button on the CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 and now functions with the 915 remote control. remote labeled CD (15) must be FUNCTION M VOL Please note the following new features: pressed first, in the same man- LEVEL USB 2.0 SD Card Slot ner as when adjusting the vol- MUTE ALL • ‘A’ input • for SD ume for the CD player. Once the for memory devices cards containing CD button is pressed, buttons containing compatible compatible audio files 22-32 and 42-44, will continue to BASS TREB V/M audio files (MP3). (MP3). control their respective functions on the CD Player until one of the AUX CD MP3 TAPE other input buttons is pressed. HANDLING THE DISCS: WRLS1 WRLS2 WRLS3 WRLS4 Always insert a CD, CD-R, CD-R/W FASTER • SD/USB/CD Button on far left of button row selects between SD, into player with label side up! USB and CD playback. Proper handling and care of CDs NORMAL should be taken to insure proper • FOLDER button selects which folder in USB or SD storage devices to operation. Fingerprints and dust play back. SLOWER FOLDER RECORD should be carefully wiped off the • FB skips back to the previous folder or selection. surface, starting from the center of DUCKING • F.F skips forward to the next folder or selection. the disc and moving out towards LEVEL DELAY THRSH CH1/W1 the edge. It is best to avoid REVERB • REV backs up on the current folder or selection. LEVEL DELAY touching the surface opposite • F.WD moves forward on the current folder or selection. the label to prevent scratching or SOURCE RANDOM REPEAT leaving fingerprints on the surface • PLAY/PAUSE starts playback of the current folder or selection, and also stops the selection when pressed during playback. When the area. Always remove disc from 1-800-267-5486 WWW.AMPLI.COM player before transporting unit. button is pressed again, playback resumes at the point where the selection was stopped. NOTE: CD will play automatically when Digital Partner is powered on if CD is left inside the CD player. • STOP/EJ stops the selection from playing. Pressing and holding the button for a couple seconds after the CD has stopped playing will POWER: eject the CD disk from the player. Press Power button to turn CD Player on. LOADING AND UNLOADING DISCS: • Pitch control is adjusted by three To insert disc, gently insert into disc player slot until engagement push buttons next to the volume knob: mechanism pulls CD into player. Do not force CD into unit. To remove disc press STOP/EJECT button twice and gently remove CD, • Press and hold HI to speed up playback material over a range. place CD back into jewel case. • NOR adjusts the speed back to normal speed. NORMAL DISC PLAY: • Press and hold LO to slow down playback material over a range. Insert CD into player and press PLAY/PAUSE button if CD hasn’t already begun to play. Disc play will start at first track. Player display • VOLUME knob increases the output level when turned clockwise, will indicate track number and time. and decrease the volume when turned counter clockwise. This is in addition to the volume control function CD Volume in the preamp, To operate the CD player with the remote control, the button on the and is a convenience for balancing the output with other sources. remote labeled CD must be pressed first. For optimum playback leave the master volume at 1 o'clock and adjust the preamp volume for proper listening levels.

sw915 digital audio travel partner 9 DIGITAL PLAYER / RECORDER s1960 (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)

n USB port connects to PC, which sees it as an external storage device (no special driver required); or other USB - capable device for easy download or duplication. n Up to 99 recording tracks. n Play MP3 & WAV format files. n Digitally record in MP3 compression format, high sample rate at n Built-in 128MB NAND flash memory equipped for 120 min. 44.1 KHz, 128 Kbps. n USB plug type: USB 1.1 recording time. n n Impedance: 10K ohms SD card slot- supports industry standard SD cards up to 2GB, n providing up to 32 hours record time per card. Output level: 0.9V +/- 2dB (1KHz/0dB) n Operating system: Windows 98, 2000, XP

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CASSETTE PLAYER / RECORDER s1950 (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)

FAST FORWARD: The FAST FORWARD function winds the tape forward and is stopped automatically once the end of the tape is reached. Press the STOP button on the Tape Player at any time during the FAST FORWARD function to manually stop FAST FORWARD. PAUSE: The PAUSE function puts the tape on hold without disengaging the RECORD function, or the F. PLAY or R. PLAY functions, POWER: Press the POWER function to turn the power on to the allowing the user to temporarily stop the tape during recording or Cassette Deck. Once the power is on, a small red light to the right of playback. Press the PAUSE function to temporarily stop the cassette the POWER function will turn on, and the COUNTER display below the tape; press the PAUSE function again to start up the cassette tape at POWER function will light up. Press the POWER function again to turn the exact point it was paused at. the power off to the Cassette Deck. STOP/EJ (STOP/EJECT) The STOP/EJ function serves two functions. TAPE COUNTER: This 3 digit illuminated display serves as a numeric Press the STOP/EJ function once to stop the cassette tape from reference for the user as an indicator of where on the cassette tape playing, rewinding or fast forwarding. When the cassette tape is material is being recorded or played back. Please refer to the section stopped, press the STOP/EJ function to eject the cassette tape from below entitled ‘RESET’ for further information on this function the Cassette Deck. MODE: The cassette player has three operating modes- CONTINUOUS RESET: Press the RESET function to reset the number in the LOOP (plays side A then side B over and over until stopped), AUTO COUNTER display to “000”. This function can used at any point during REVERSE (plays side A, then side B and stops), NORMAL (plays side A recording or playback, and is useful for creating a reference point. then stops). DIRECTION/PLAY INDICATORS: There are two arrow heads that RECORD: indicate which side of the cassette tape is active, or playing or being Press the RECORD function to record any of the microphones, CD recorded on. The arrowhead aiming to the left indicates that the side decks, or any other sources being reproduced by the SW905, including of the tape facing down is active; the arrowhead aiming to the right the CD Deck. Recording will start instantly. indicates that the side facing up is active. REWIND: The REWIND function rewinds the tape back to the LEVEL: This controls the volume of the Cassette Deck, and allows beginning of the tape and stops automatically once the beginning of for adjusting the volume independently of microphones plugged into the tape is reached. Press the STOP button on the Tape Player at any Channel 3. Please see the section entitled ‘INPUTS AND OUTPUTS’ for time during the REWIND function to manually stop REWIND. further information on Channel 3 volume control. PLAY (R. PLAY and F. PLAY): Cassette tapes offer two sides for PITCH: The PITCH tuning control allows you to change the playback storing material on. As a convenience the CASSETTE DECK offers speed to alter the pitch of the sound. Turning the control clockwise will the ability to play back both sides of the cassette without the need increase tape speed and counter clockwise will decrease tape speed. to manually remove it and turn it over. Press the F. PLAY function to Normal position for this control is at center detent. play back the side of the cassette tape facing up; press the R. PLAY function to play back the side of the tape facing down. sw915 digital audio travel partner 10 Troubleshooting guide

Problem & Items to check • To replace the batteries use a phillips screwdriver and take out Unit will not turn on the 4 screws from the batery cover on the control panel. Remove • Is unit plugged in? the foam spacer, set aside. Pull out the batteries to access the • Are batteries charged? terminals. • Are fuses blown? • Carefully hold the battery with one hand while you remove the Unit operates on AC but not battery mating connector. Replace with new battery and push mating • Check battery terminals connector of battery wire onto the corresponding color/polarity. • Check 25A Circut Breaker. reset if needed. RED = POSITIVE, BLACK = NEGATIVE. Sound is distorted • Place the batteries back in the compartment. Repace the foam and • If overload LED is lit, turn down volume screw in the cover. • If using wireless mic, is red ‘Audio Peak’ lit? If so, signal (such as CD does not play voice) is too strong. Move microphone farther away from source. • Is unit turned on? • Turn down input source (such as keyboards, etc.) since the output • Be sure CD or CD-R is loaded into tray correctly. of some devices may be too high Unit will not play CD-R/W media. • Check for debris on speaker cone • Inspect disc for deep scratches or cracks Sound is muffled • Check if player is in “pause” mode • Bass too high CD skips • Treble too low • Be sure unit is steady. If it is jarred, this may occur. feedback: a loud squealing, shrill or howling • Check for scratches on disc surface sound that is self generated Cassette Tape does not play • Feedback occurs when a micophone is too close to the speaker or • Is unit turned on? the mic volume is too high, or the microphone is pointed towards • Be sure Cassette is loaded in player the speaker. It is also caused by sound reflecting off hard surfaces. • Check if player is in “pause” mode • Reduce or eliminate Feedback by • Remove Cassette from player and check for entanglement - Pointing the microphone in a different direction Tape becomes entangled in cassette player - Keeping themicrophone BEHIND the speakers • Carefully remove tape from player. - Clean heads and pinch roller - Turn down the volume levels with rubbing alcohol and a swab or a commercially available Power is on, but no sound cassette player cleaner. • Check volume levels for each channel and main volume NEED HELP? call 800-267-5486 • If using wireless, be sure receiver(s) and/or transmitter battery is installed and/or is on • If using “line insert”, loop must be completed. Microphone signal is weak sw915 specifications • If mic has batteries, check batteries in microphone • Turn on phantom power if applicable Rated power output 250W Dynamic, 132W RMS • Check cables/connectors Battery (2) 12 volt rechargeable, 7.2 AH, Wireless mic does not work User accessible and replaceable • Check transmitter battery is alkaline and ensure transmitter is on. AC power 110-220 Auto sensing, 50/60 Hz, • Does yellow “signal” LED light when transmitter is turned on? Phantom Power Input powers Electret condenser mics • Does the transmitter frequency group match the receiver group? (are both A or both B) Wireless Range up to 200 Feet • Are the transmitter and receiver on the same channel? (0-9) Frequency response: 40Hz to 20Khz Wireless mic cuts in and out Sensitivity 96dB • Is unit visible (line of sight) from user? If not, move unit into view Equalization (tone) separate Bass and Treble when using wireless mic. Line output: Buffered, 600 ohm, 1/4in.-phone (pre fader) • Does the yellow “signal” LED go out when signal drops out? Check Sensitivity for rated output: battery in transmitter. Balanced Microphone -58 dBV (1.25 mVrms Unit makes buzzing noise Balanced Line -15 dBV (175 mVrms) • Check cables – a damaged cable will cause this. Unplug cables one unbalanced line -20 dBV (100 mVrms) at a time until buzzing stops. Unbalanced input: Hi-Z, Neutrik combo 1/4in. • Check for Ground loops – use a ground loop isolator where needed. Balanced Input: lo-Z, Neutrik combo XLR (Isolator will not operate unless plugged into AC) Batteries will not hold charge Weight: 35 lbs. • Replace Batteries every 1-2 years if unit is not left charging when Dimensions (HWD): 23in.H x 11.5in. W x 11in. D not in use. Warranty 6 years Electronics; 1 year on remote, Mics, • A full charge is best obtained when the unit is off and plugged into Cassette Player, CD Payer, Digital Player and the AC outlet for several hours. After a year or two the battery may Rechargeable Batteries. need to be replaced. Batteries are available from Amplivox.

sw915 digital audio travel partner 11 serial numbers For future reference, please record your wireless system information here. The serial numbers appear inside the battery compartment of each transmitter and on the bottom of each receiver.

UniPak TM Body-Pack Transmitter ______

Handheld Dynamic Microphone Transmitter______

DISCLAIMER / warranty

AmpliVox Portable Sound Systems, operates a policy of continuous AmpliVox products purchased in the United States are warrantied for dvelopment. AmpliVox reserves the right to make changes and 6 years from date of purchase by AmpliVox to be free of defects and improvements to any of the products described in this document material workmanship. All accessories and the battery are warrantied without prior notice. for 1 year. Accessories are; wireless and wired microphones, receivers and transmitters, CD players, cassette players, and digital Under no circumstances shall AmpliVox be responsible for any loss players. In event of such defect, product will be repaired promptly of data or income or any special, incidental, consequential or indirect without charge or at our option, replaced with a new product of damages howsoever caused. equal or superior value if delivered to AmpliVox prepaid, together with proof of purchase. Prior approval from AmpliVox is required for The contents of this document are provided "as is". Except as required return. This warranty excludes defects due to normal wear, abuse, by applicable law, no warranties of any kind either express or implied, shipping dammage, or failure to use product in accordance with including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability instructions. This warranty is void in the event of unauthorized repair and fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to the or modification. For return and shipping information please call our accuracy, reliability or contents of this document. AmpliVox reserves customer service department at 1-800-267-5486 or outside the US, the right to revise this document or withdraw it at any time without call 1-847-498-9000, Monday - Friday, 8am to 6pm, CST or email prior notice. [email protected].

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Made in USA Amplivox portable sound systems 3995 coPartmm #: N011-0039erci al ave., northbrook, il 60062 roundedph. 800-267-5486 corners or 847-498-9000 SW915 LABEL Colorfx.: PMS800-267-5489 300, black, white, or 847-498-6691 Size: 7.32” xweb 1.27” : www.ampli.com email: [email protected] updated 9/17/08 sw915 digital audio travel partner 12